Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Israel
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 532 for Israel. The breakdown includes 59 vs 284 combat aircraft, 87 vs 130 helicopters, 49 vs 11 transport aircraft, 65 vs 69 trainers (Chile vs Israel). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 127 for Israel.
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 532 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 127 |
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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Israel?
Israel has more military aircraft with 532 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 255 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Israel?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chile's 59.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Israel?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Israel?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Israel's 11.
How do the Chile and Israel air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 4.5 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Israel?
Israel has 127 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.